3 Chip Stocks on 3 Continents Reported and The Future’s Dim

The video discusses market predictions for 2019, highlighting that conditions may worsen before improving. It reviews the stock performances of Texas Instruments, SK Hynix, and AML, noting significant changes over the past year. SK Hynix's financials are analyzed, focusing on their dividend increase despite weaker demand for memory chips due to a slowdown in the smartphone market. Texas Instruments' financial results are also examined, with a focus on their EPS and tax rate. A comparative analysis is provided, showing Texas Instruments' performance against the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, with insights into their revenue exposure to Apple.

What is the expected timeline for the market to potentially reach its bottom according to the analysis?

• First half of 2018

• Second half of 2019

• First half of 2020

• Second half of 2021

What was the main reason for the recent uptick in SK Hynix's share price?

• Increase in operating profit

• Increase in net sales

• Increase in dividend

• Decrease in global smartphone market slowdown

What is the short-term outlook for SK Hynix's memory chip demand?

• Increasing demand due to new product launches

• Stable demand with no significant changes

• Weak demand due to smartphone market slowdown

• Strong demand due to smartphone market growth

How did Texas Instruments perform in terms of its fourth-quarter adjusted EPS?

• It exceeded expectations

• It met expectations

• It missed expectations

• It was not reported

What percentage of Texas Instruments' revenue comes from Apple?

• 10%

• 7%

• 13%

• 5%